Business Details
Your Trusted Home Extension & Renovation Specialist in Heidelberg
True Built Extensions is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the building industry. Our father-son team specialises in home extensions and renovations, including kitchens, bathrooms, decks, patios, and pergolas. We operate across Melbourne's North Eastern suburbs, including Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Fairfield, Northcote, Brunswick, Doncaster, Greensborough, and Eltham. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, timely delivery, and budget adherence has earned us a strong reputation.As members of the Housing Industry Association and registered builders with the Builders Practitioners Board, we prioritise transparency, flexibility, and customer collaboration. Our approach ensures clients receive high-quality materials from trusted local suppliers while enjoying personalised service from design to completion. We pride ourselves on understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that enhance property value and lifestyle.
Services
Home Extensions
Renovations
Kitchen Renovations
Bathroom Renovations
Decks
Patios
Pergolas
Plans & Permits
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of local building expertise in Melbourne's North East
- Our family-owned business prioritises personalised customer service
- We are registered builders with the Builders Practitioners Board
- We provide flexible solutions for design changes during projects
- We source premium materials through trusted local suppliers
Associations and certifications
- Housing Industry Association (HIA)
- Builders Practitioners Board
Services
Home Extensions
Specialist home extensions tailored to your lifestyle needs. Our team delivers quality additions that enhance property value while maintaining structural integrity. We handle all aspects from design consultation to final construction across Melbourne's North East.
Kitchen Renovations
Modern kitchen renovations designed for functionality and style. We transform outdated spaces into contemporary hubs using premium materials. Our process includes layout optimisation, cabinetry installation, and appliance integration to meet your specific requirements.
Bathroom Renovations
Complete bathroom transformations focusing on practicality and aesthetics. Our renovations include tiling, plumbing upgrades, and custom storage solutions. We ensure water-resistant finishes and compliance with Australian building standards for safety and durability.
Decks & Patios
Custom outdoor entertaining areas built to withstand Australian conditions. We construct durable decks and patios using weather-resistant materials. Our designs maximise usable space while complementing your home's architecture and landscape.
Plans & Permits
Comprehensive planning and permit services for extensions and renovations. We manage council submissions and regulatory compliance. Our team ensures all documentation meets local council requirements while advising on design feasibility and budget considerations.
People
David Truefeldt
Owner & Lead Builder
With over 30 years in the building industry, David leads True Built Extensions as owner and primary builder. He specialises in client consultation and project management, ensuring quality outcomes. His hands-on approach guarantees attention to detail from initial design to project completion.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We operate across Melbourne's North Eastern suburbs including Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Fairfield, Northcote, Brunswick, Doncaster, Greensborough, and Eltham.
Are you licensed builders?
Yes, we are registered builders with the Builders Practitioners Board and members of the Housing Industry Association.
Do you handle building permits?
Yes, we provide comprehensive plans and permits services, managing council submissions and regulatory compliance for your project.
Can you accommodate design changes?
Our small business structure allows flexibility to incorporate design changes during the building process while maintaining quality standards.
What's included in your renovation service?
We handle complete renovations from initial design to final construction, including kitchen upgrades, bathroom transformations, and outdoor living spaces using premium materials.
Reviews (6)
Cameron Yager
Mar 19, 2021
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Called looking for details on getting a feasibility study done on some land. I was transferred to Joe. I left a message explaining my needs, when he returned my call I was busy so he talked to my wife. I wasnt there for the conversation but she used to words "unhelpful" and "abrasive" to describe him. A few days later I had a follow up call from an Andy who I explained the situation to and while he did sound genuinely sorry and surprised to hear about the troubles my wife had I no longer felt comfortable using their services and I am currently looking into using a different builder. Honestly rather
Colleen S.
Feb 15, 2021
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Called the Tacoma branch and spoke to Joe just making inquiries. Joe was friendly, professional and very helpful even though he knew they couldnt help me with the project I am looking to build. Before I hung up the short call, I got information I needed and a contact for a designer. What a good service! I cant imagine how helpful they would be building homes!
Melanie Bradford
Jun 29, 2020
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True Built home did not put the appropriate rebar in my foundation, among a myriad of other quality issues. They poured my foundation without the county approval. They built the house on top of a bad/weak and thin foundation. Carol Mann (owners wife) told me to not worry about it and trust the experts (them). They got the stop work order lifted because their engineer, John Hodge, lied to county (and admitted so in court). This was not the only issue I had with them. There were too many others to count. My project manager mysteriously left the country around the same time I hired a lawyer. Jason
C. Milliron
Jan 28, 2020
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Dave Culp, a True Built project manager, was a huge asset to my home build project. He was great to work with: approachable, responsive, friendly, customer-focused and helpful. He made my experience with True Built Homes a good one. Dave epitomizes the best kind of employee . I have really enjoyed working with him.
Mare Wagner
Dec 23, 2019
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After we got married, my husband and I wanted to own a home, one customized to our desires. A friend recommended that we try out True Built, and we didnt regret it. The company designed and built our dream home, just like we wanted it. Very pleased and thankful for using them!
Lindsey Salisbury
Sep 23, 2019
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A close friend used this company to build their perfect home. After seeing many great reviews online, I suggested they use them. What I liked most about this company is their perfection from start to finish. there are many home construction businesses out there, so finding one you can trust is not easy. Besides building them a beautiful home, they helped facilitate with other necessary businesses to make the process smooth. They helped my friend find a lender, and also title company and inspector to complete their buying process.
